As I predicted in 2023, Comcast is now seriously considering buying Warner Bros. Discovery. Comcast’s co-CEO, Mike Cavanagh, told financial analysts on Thursday that the company is exploring potential purchases of both studios and streaming services, and Warner Bros. Discovery is a strong candidate.
According to him, the planned separation of Comcast’s cable business from its media assets like NBC, Peacock, and Universal Studios will give the company more freedom to pursue deals. He also downplayed worries about potential regulatory hurdles, suggesting Comcast might be looking to make acquisitions more than many realize.
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Studios and Streaming in Focus
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cavanagh highlighted Warner Bros. and HBO Max properties, as well as streaming content, as potential areas for investment. This aligns with David Zaslav’s previously announced plan to separate Warner Bros. Discovery in 2026 into two companies: one focusing on Warner Bros. and HBO Max (including DC), and another for Discovery’s cable networks – a plan I originally reported.
This means Comcast is now a major competitor to Paramount Skydance, who recently had a third offer turned down, and Netflix, which has indicated it might consider a deal after the split but isn’t actively pursuing it right now.
Comcast owns Universal Pictures, Universal Studios, and more.
Zaslav Has Leverage
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) stock has jumped above $20 a share, strengthening CEO David Zaslav’s position. He’s not willing to accept a low offer, and with companies like Comcast now showing interest, competition to buy the company is heating up.
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